Tirupati–Machilipatnam Link Express
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Tirupati–Machilipatnam Link Express
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| type = Express
| locale = Andhra pradesh
| first =
| last =
| operator = South Coast Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} (TPTY)
| stops = 19
| end = {{stnlnk|Machilipatnam}} (MTM)
| distance = {{convert|467|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 9h 50m
| frequency = Daily {{efn|Runs seven days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering
E-catering
| observation = ICF coach
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 17401/17402
| speed = {{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
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The Tirupati–Machilipatnam Link Express is an Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} and {{stnlnk|Machilipatnam}} in India. It is currently being operated with 17401/17402 train numbers on a daily basis.[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=7226&id=0,5,268 Seats Provided by Attaching Additional Coaches to Several Express Trains][http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=7000&did=14531990229237675DCBA05334C548BA534441EEEFB41.web103 Seats Provided by Attaching Additional Coaches to Several Express Trains][http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/more-trains-cancelled-diverted-or-partially-cancelled/article7887085.ece More trains cancelled, diverted or partially cancelled]
Service
The 17401/Tirupati–Machilipatnam Link Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 467 km in 9h 50m. The 17402/Machilipatanam-Tirupati Link Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 467 km in 9h 50m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Tirupati}}
- {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Venkatagiri}}
- {{stnlnk|Gudur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Nellore}}
- {{stnlnk|Ongole}}
- {{stnlnk|Tenali Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Gudivada Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Gudivada Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Machilipatnam}}
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 19 coaches:
- 2 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 4 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vijayawada Loco Shed based WAM-4P electric locomotive from Tirupati to Vijayawada. From Vijayawada train is hauled by a Guntakal Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive uptil Machilipatnam and vice versa.
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1649 17401/Tirupati–Machilipatnam Link Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1643 17402/Machilipatnam–Tirupati Link Express] India Rail Info
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Category:Transport in Tirupati
Category:Transport in Secunderabad
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Karnataka
Category:Rail transport in Telangana
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